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Most athletes don’t just want to perform well, they want to look the part as well. Since many baseball players see the pros wearing compression gear, athletes at lower levels have been sporting compression garments as well. While undershirts and sleeves are stylish (they come in a number of colorways to match various uniforms), many people aren’t familiar with the actual benefits. Here’s how compression gear can help you on the field.Continue reading →

Baseball season is well underway which also means that injuries during baseball are on the rise. Baseball players are at risk for injury in the knees, ankles, elbows, back, shoulders and even the wrists. There are lots of different ways these injuries can occur while playing baseball, such as when sliding in to base, long hours of squatting as a catcher, from repetitive throwing, during a powerful swing, or even simply when running.

It’s important to wear baseball braces and supports when participating in this sport. They help support and stabilize the joints to ensure that your body moves naturally. Some baseball braces also add gentle compression to provide extra strength to the areas that need it. They’re great for both preventing injuries and giving added support to those who have had previous baseball injuries.

If you participate in baseball or softball, check out our baseball braces recommended by our brace coaches today!

We recently came across an article which revealed that injuries among Major League Baseball players are increasing, even though advances are being made in sports medicine. In fact, players are sustaining more injuries today than they ever have in the past.

Articles like these help make us aware of the importance of safety when playing sports such as baseball and softball. Some of the ways baseball players can sustain injury are:

sliding in to base (or having another player slide in to you)

running after a ground ball

running to catch a ball

pitching

squatting for long periods of time as a catcher

Baseball braces and supports are an essential part of baseball safety. They help provide compression and stability to reduce your chances of injury. No matter which activities you participate in, make sure to wear the right gear and stay safe!